Apple introduced the MacBook Neo as a new low-cost entry point into its laptop lineup, putting a $599 price tag at the center of the pitch. Shown publicly at an in-person New York City experience on March 4, the device is set to go on sale March 11, with pre-orders already listed.
At the core of the MacBook Neo is Apple’s A18 Pro chip, an iPhone-class processor configuration described with a 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU, including support for hardware-accelerated ray tracing aimed at making casual gaming more realistic at this price. The laptop pairs that chip with a 13-inch Liquid Retina display (2408×1506, 500 nits) and a stated “up to 16 hours” battery estimate.
Key Hardware Details Highlighted in Coverage Include
- 1080p FaceTime camera
- Two USB-C ports with different speeds (USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s on one side, USB 2 at 480 Mb/s on the other) plus a 3.5 mm jack
- 8 GB unified memory limit, with 256 GB or 512 GB storage options
